Aeneas Silvius, Enea Silvio De' Piccolomini-Pius II

Aeneas Silvius, Enea Silvio De' Piccolomini-Pius II: Orator, Man Of Letters Statesman And Pope is a biographical account of the life of Aeneas Silvius, also known as Enea Silvio De' Piccolomini or Pius II. Written by William Boulting and published in 1908, the book explores the various roles that Aeneas Silvius played throughout his life, including as an orator, man of letters, statesman, and pope. The book begins with a description of Aeneas Silvius's early life, including his birth into a noble family in Siena, Italy, and his education at the University of Siena. It then goes on to detail his career as a diplomat and statesman, including his time as ambassador to Scotland and England. The book also explores Aeneas Silvius's literary works, which included poetry, plays, and historical writings. In particular, it focuses on his famous work, The Commentaries, which chronicled his experiences as a diplomat and statesman. Finally, the book delves into Aeneas Silvius's later life as pope, including his election to the papacy and his efforts to reform the Catholic Church. It also discusses his role in the Council of Mantua, where he attempted to bring about peace between warring European powers. Overall, Aeneas Silvius, Enea Silvio De' Piccolomini-Pius II: Orator, Man Of Letters Statesman And Pope provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of Italy's most fascinating historical figures.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.